Mental Wellbeing
Having good mental health allows us to cope with life's challenges. Make the most of your potential and play a full part in your family and work life. Remember we all struggle at times - its part of human nature.
1 in 4 of us is likely to experience a mental health issue at any 1 time and its okay to talk about this.
You can contact the Employee Assistance Programme for advice and support as well getting advice from the well online portal. There is also the support of the Wellbeing Peer Support volunteers who are employees who have been trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues, and can guide you toward the right support services.
Looking after your mental health is just as important as your physical health and this guide gives helpful tips.
Given the high levels of stress and poor mental health we are seeing in UK workers, there is a growing demand for innovative and proactive ways of managing our mental health at work. Mind (the mental health charity), have put together the following action plans:
- Wellness action plan for hybrid working
- Wellness action plan for remote working
- Wellness action plan for the workplace
Anxiety
Every Mind Matters - information for those feeling anxious
Mental Health Foundation - Overcoming fear and anxiety
CiC Stress and Anxiety Information Sheet
Virus Anxiety Information Sheet
Depression
Low Mood ,Sadness and Depression
Understanding Depression a CIC leaflet
Every Mind Matters - NHS information about how to improve your mood.
Managing your Mood - Moodscape Website
Bereavement/Grief
CiC Bereavement Information sheet
CiC Grief and loss Information sheet
Mind UK - helpful contacts during bereavement
AtaLoss helps bereaved people find support and wellbeing
Emotional Support
How to look after your mental health
Physical Health
Physical Activity is beneficial for mental health and wellbeing and this guide gives some advice.
10 Keys to Happier Living, download the poster here.
How to look after your mental health using exercise
Other Mental Wellbeing resources:
CiC - Speaking about Mental Health
CiC - Mental health and the cost of living pressures>
CiC - Coping with Panic Attacks
NHS Accessing mental health support in Berkshire
Triangulate - Mentally healthy workplaces>
Rethink - National Mental Health membership charity<
Hub of Hope: UK’s leading mental health support database